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Unbelievable moment West Hollywood water main burst, unleashing devastating deluge
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A water main burst in West Hollywood around 3:05 a.m. Thursday, flooding streets, homes, and businesses, including the heavily damaged Dialog Cafe.
- Surveillance footage shows a wall of water hitting the cafe's patio and slowly flooding the interior, causing significant damage and mud coverage.
- The cause of the break is unclear, but officials noted the pipes supplying water are over 100 years old, highlighting aging infrastructure concerns.
- No injuries were reported, but residents experienced extensive property damage, with city officials conducting door-to-door checks and assisting with repairs.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews worked overnight to repair the water line amid ongoing cleanup and damage assessment efforts.
